The game between USA and Denmark went into two overtime periods tied 3-3 at the end of regulation. Winning the coin toss, the U.S. team elected to throw the first ball. Neither team was able to score during the first three minutes, going into another three-minute overtime period.

"I've played in four Paralympics prior to coming to Beijing, this game was a continuation of the unfinished business in Athens where we won silver; winning the gold tonight is finishing what we started four years ago," said Jen Armbruster, (Colorado Springs, Colo.), U.S. team captain.

"The U.S team was ready, and it showed tonight," said head coach Ken Armbruster (Colorado Springs, Colo.). "Tonight was like a boxing match, hitting and countering for 10-20 minutes, we were fortunate, we got the last punch in."

The coaching staff includes Ken Armbruster (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and SharonGunderman (Dubois, Pa.) with support staff including Gwyneth Short (Lakewood, Colo.) and Lou Tompson (Landrum, S.C.).

Goalball is a Paralympic sport played by athletes who are blind and visually impaired. Developed after WWII as a way to keep blinded veterans physically active, it has become the premier team sport for athletes who are blind and visually impaired. Played competitively by men and women, it is a very fast paced, physically challenging, strategic and exciting game.